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Daily stock market analysis, trade alerts, and trading education from Ross Givens and the Traders Agency team.
There’s Money to be Made
Hey, Ross here: Welcome to a new trading week. Things have been playing out as I expect – but I now believe we have a buying opportunity. Chart of the Day Stocks finished lower with major indexes down roughly 2% for the week. The S&P 500 now trades below its 200-day moving average – a […]
What Hasn’t Changed in the Markets
Hey friend, After stalling for a couple days, markets rebounded yesterday. Tomorrow, core PCE data comes out – and that will also help shape the market’s...
What the Market Says About Rate Cuts
Markets are soaring to new all-time highs, and the bears are out in full force. But don't be fooled—this bull market extends beyond the U.S. Today's chart highlights the All-Country World Index, showcasing the global market's performance. It’s at an all-time high too, proving the American bull...
Insidious Trading Trap
Hey friend, The only big news today is the monthly US federal budget – and another big deficit. Next week, we get the pivotal Consumer Price Index data The...
Betting on a Market Drop?
Hey, Ross here: Friday saw another new high for the major indexes. That’s not unexpected. And yet – there’s a lot of money betting on a drop. Take a look...
This Doesn’t Change (Even in Volatile Markets)
The latest Core PCE data came in just below consensus, signaling that the Fed may continue focusing on economic growth rather than battling inflation. Markets initially reacted with gains but pulled back as the day progressed. Wall Street legend Bob Farrell once said, “A bubble is a bull market in...
The #1 Kind of Risk You WANT to Take in Trading
The usual weekly jobless claims numbers came in this morning. At 209,000 it was a slight increase from last week – and also marginally ahead of expectation. We also received productivity data from the third quarter, which came in bang on in line with expectations. Tomorrow, we’ll get some major...
This is a Mistake
Hey friend, Let’s see how the markets have been moving as we begin a brand-new trading week. The Daily Direction Note: Stocks ended the week largely flat, but it was a negative week overall. All indexes’ long-term directions remain positive, while their short and medium-term directions stay negative. The Daily Nugget “The real mistake comes […]
Just a Case of “Rates Indigestion”
Welcome to the start of a new week. Markets may still be pulling back – but I still see many opportunities that could be up for the taking. Chart of the Day Above is a weekly chart of Alpha Metallurgical Resources’s (AMR) stock. It has been forming a base for almost a year, and the […]
This is How the Market is Changing
Hey friend, There are signs that the market could finally be topping out. But it’s still too early to tell. So let’s see how the index directions have been...
What Being a “Ruthless” Trader Actually Means
Hey friend, Ross here. After last week's subdued market response to the CPI report, many might overlook the subtle, yet steady gains we're seeing. Here’s the thing about the market: it moves at two speeds—gradually, then suddenly. That sudden leap is where many traders find themselves off-guard...
What “Working Harder” at Trading Really Means
Hey friend, Let’s find out the markets have been moving. The Daily Direction Note: Fears about the regional banking crisis weighed on markets yesterday. Short-term direction on all indexes is now negative. The Daily Nugget It’s not about working harder, it’s about working the system. For most people, the term working harder is directly related […]
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